The Local Area
Family Fun
With so many family attractions, areas of natural beauty, and historic sites to visit, there is so much family fun to be had near Cosy Barn Holidays. From riding horses across National Parks, to assault courses, zoos, and surf lessons, visitors won’t fall short of places that are sure to keep you busy all day! Including Exmoor Zoo, The Bear Trail and Wimbleball Lake, here are some of our favourite family attractions nearby!
The Bear Trail
If the sun is out, then The Bear Trail in Cullompton guarantees a fun day for all the family – as long as you’re happy getting muddy! The award-winning outdoor attraction boasts an assault course of 30 obstacles to conquer; including bear nets, zip-wires, tunnels, climbing walls and much more. And after smashing the course, treat the family to wood-fired pizzas, paninis, and fresh drinks from the Bear Cave Café!
Photo credit: The Bear Trail
West Somerset Railway
Explore 20 miles of gorgeous countryside with West Somerset Railway. Travel upon a piece of history as you take a scenic tour of Exmoor and the Quantock Hills, discover Dunster Castle and savour the stunning seaside that Minehead has to offer.
Tiverton Canal Co.
Home to one of the largest horse-drawn barges in the county, Tiverton Canal is a fantastic day out for the family, especially for those with a passion for boats, horses, water and wildlife! Just 22 miles away from Cosy Barn, Tiverton Canal Co is located on the banks of the Grand Western Canal, and is known as one of the country’s most unique Heritage Tourist Attractions. Meet their family of Heavy Horses who pull the barges, hire a boat to explore the water yourself, discover traditional pubs, stroll along the pathways, and finish it off with a visit to the gift shop!
Horse riding on Exmoor
Spread across 267 square miles of wild moorland, woodland, valleys and farmland, the stunning landscape of Exmoor National Park is the perfect location for a day’s horse riding. Whether you’re an experienced rider, or new to the saddle, it’s well known that the best way to discover this region is on horseback! From here you can spot the wildlife, discover quaint villages, and explore twisting trails through the landscape. To practice riding for the first time, why not head to the Exmoor Pony Centre where you can get hands on, as well as learn all the riding and safety lessons. Enjoy, and giddy up!
Surf Lessons at Bigbury on Sea
The sandy beaches and consistent waves of the Devonshire coastline make the county the perfect place to learn to surf. And that’s certainly the case for the Bigbury on Sea Beach which boasts one of the oldest surf schools in the county. Teaching since 2002, Discovery Surf School provide professional and quality coaching to small groups of all experiences. Praised as one of the best surf schools in the UK by Coast Magazine, this family run business is dedicated to delivering top quality coaching! So don’t be afraid to try something new, get over to Bigbury, and give it a go… Surf’s up!
Exmoor Zoo
Exmoor Zoo is a special place that allows you to get up close and personal! Opened in 1982, the zoo is now an ideal family venue, especially for the kids. The zoo is always changing so no repeat visit is ever the same, we can assure you of that! Marvel at the caracal, puma, maned wolves, tapir, sand cats and the famous “Exmoor Beast”, as well as smaller and rare animals for which the zoo provides natural enclosures. Exmoor Zoo is different, neither a wildlife park or a city zoo, but a more friendly and contact orientated zoo which has expanded into the North Devon countryside!